Intent to Sole Source Hartwig Okuma Lathe

Montana State University’s Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department is seeking to award a sole‑source contract for the purchase of an Okuma LB2000EX‑III CNC lathe. The solicitation is posted on the state’s eMACS portal and invites any vendor that can provide an equivalent lathe to submit a written response. The award is intended for Hartwig Inc., but alternative suppliers may be considered if they can demonstrate equivalence. • Product: Okuma LB2000EX‑III CNC lathe (high‑precision, single‑spindle with live tooling). • Contract value disclosed in a supplemental document: $195,000. • Submission window: 15 Oct 2026 10:00 AM MDT – 22 Oct 2026 2:30 PM MDT (questions & responses due by the close date). • Primary contacts: Heather Modroo and Jeni Luft (Procurement).